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Administrative & Waste Services · Henrico, VA

Synergy Signs

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Synergy Signs ranks #54,272 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$5,165
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#54,272
of 99,447 penalized employers

Synergy Signs in Henrico, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,165. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Synergy Signs 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #54,272 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Lakeland Cartage, INC. in Port Washington, WI is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,174 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#54,272
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Synergy Signs compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Synergy Signs runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$5,165 Top 45% most affordable more affordable than 55% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Synergy Signs.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedANCHORAGE MUNICIPALI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16LIFETIME BRANDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NEVADA BYPRODUCTS, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20PERFORMANCE TEAM LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MAYWOOD DEPARTMENT O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22ENVIRONMENTAL CONCEP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DOT STATEWIDE TRAINI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TOWNSHIP OF PEMBERTO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16TOWNSHIP OF EAST BRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11POTOMAC ABATEMENT INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WOODBURY DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PHIBRO-TECH, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11M L C INTERNATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5D.W. ZINSER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MINERVA TN TRANSFER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5QUALITY ENVIRONMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0LANKFORD PROTECTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ADECCO USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12NEWFIELD BOROUGH DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Synergy Signs, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Synergy Signs has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Synergy Signs in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Synergy Signs is the #1,782 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($5,165).

How Synergy Signs Compares

Synergy Signs's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-08-20

Last Inspection

2014-06-06

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,722

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,722 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

16.7% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$5,165

Current Penalty Amount

$5,165

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Synergy Signs compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Synergy Signs Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 6 2.7
Total Penalty $5,165 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,722 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Synergy Signs, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,165 here).

Sposato Staffing LLC $5,160 CA Lakeland Cartage, INC. $5,174 WI Dailey Leasing, INC. $5,150 OH Stoddard County Sheltered Workshop $5,190 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Anchorage Municipality of 3 insp. Eagle River, AK Lifetime Brands, INC. 3 insp. Rialto, CA Nevada Byproducts, INC 3 insp. Reno, NV Performance Team LLC 3 insp. Santa Fe Springs, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Manifest Global Enterprises, Inc.
Chester, MD
0 inspections $0
E C & C
Virginia Beach, VA
2 inspections $5,162
Sposato Staffing LLC
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $5,160
TruGreen Lawn Care
Austell, GA
0 inspections $0
Lakeland Cartage, INC.
Port Washington, WI
2 inspections $5,174

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Synergy Signs safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Synergy Signs's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Synergy Signs have? ▼
Synergy Signs has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,165.
How many OSHA inspections has Synergy Signs had? ▼
Synergy Signs has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-20 and the most recent on 2014-06-06. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Synergy Signs? ▼
Synergy Signs has been assessed $5,165 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Synergy Signs have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Synergy Signs has 3 serious violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Synergy Signs operate in? ▼
Synergy Signs operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561790). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Synergy Signs rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Synergy Signs ranks #54,272 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Synergy Signs's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Synergy Signs's total OSHA penalty of $5,165 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lakeland Cartage, INC. in Port Washington, WI is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $5,174 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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